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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
Crossed Over
06/04/2019
06/04/2019
Passed
06/05/2019
06/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/07/2019
06/07/2019
Introduced Session
129th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act To Clarify Ranked-choice Voting Laws
AI Summary
This bill clarifies Maine's ranked-choice voting laws. It expands the definition of "elections determined by ranked-choice voting" to include any election with 3 or more qualified candidates or at least 2 qualified candidates plus one or more declared write-in candidates. The bill also provides specific instructions for arranging ranked-choice contests on ballots, posting unofficial results, and reporting first-choice votes on election returns. Additionally, it clarifies the procedures for resolving ties in ranked-choice voting and the rules the Secretary of State must adopt for administering ranked-choice voting, including recount procedures. Finally, the bill limits who can request a recount in a ranked-choice voting election to only the top 3 candidates from the penultimate round.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (10)
Louis Luchini (D)*,
Kent Ackley (I),
Ben Chipman (D),
Brad Farrin (R),
Sara Gideon (D),
Craig Hickman (D),
John Martin (D),
Chloe Maxmin (D),
John Schneck (D),
Scott Strom (R),
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (on 06/07/2019)
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